Gene:
microtubule-associated protein 1 light chain 3 beta
Gene ID:
196758
Symbol:
MAP1LC3B
Species:
1000
Description:
The product of this gene is a subunit of neuronal microtubule-associated MAP1A and MAP1B proteins, which are involved in microtubule assembly and important for neurogenesis. Studies on the rat homolog implicate a role for this gene in autophagy, a process that involves the bulk degradation of cytoplasmic component.